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Dixie County

Florida · 16,759 residents · 705.035 sq mi
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Dixie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,674. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,759
+21%since 2000
from 13,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+17%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Dixie County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,674
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,082 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,911
+47%since 2000
from $13,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(12,132)
Black8.9%(1,231)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(249)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(3,476)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(13,750)
Black9.3%(1,551)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(688)
Asian0.3%(58)
Other3.6%(597)
Diversity Score38.2%(6,406)
Segregation Score46.8%(7,851)
Diversity Score
38
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixie County, Florida?

Dixie County, Florida has about 16,759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dixie County, Florida?

The typical household in Dixie County, Florida earns about $41,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixie County, Florida expensive?

In Dixie County, Florida, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Dixie County, Florida?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dixie County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixie County, Florida?

About 16.8% of people in Dixie County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixie County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixie County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,174 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9701.04Census Tract 9701.03Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9900
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 32680ZIP 32628ZIP 32359ZIP 32648ZIP 32692
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